Listed Companies

We advise listed companies on all legal aspects of stock exchange and corporate law.

One of our focuses is providing advice to buyers and target companies in public takeovers and control transactions, development of defense strategies, reporting and disclosure requirements, implementation of compliance programs, as well as representation in regulatory proceedings. Listings and delistings, and the implementation of repurchase programs are also among our core competencies. In addition, we work with shareholders of listed companies advising them on disclosure requirement compliance, exercise of their shareholders' rights and all relevant aspects of takeover bids.

Why VISCHER

Our specialists have extensive experience in advising listed companies and applying their in-depth knowledge of the regulatory system to best serve our client’s needs. They regularly publish articles on the current issues in the fields of securities and stock exchange law. Several of our partners are board members of listed companies or are registered with SIX Swiss Exchange as recognized representatives of issuers. In cross-border cases VISCHER can rely on a strong international network of law firms.

Specialities

In advising public companies and their shareholders, our core competencies lie in the following areas in particular:

Initial public offerings and delisting

Organisation and implementation of general meetings

Compliance with regular reporting obligations as well as ad hoc publicity and disclosure of management transactions

reporting of significant shareholdings and advising on suspected breaches of the disclosure duty

public tender offers and repurchase programs

critical situations such as proxy fights and hostile takeover attempts and development of defense strategies

insider trading and other market offenses as well as the development of compliance programs

investigations by, and proceedings in front of, SIX Swiss Exchange, FINMA, FFD and other regulatory agencies